Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IML05 Fan Replacement

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Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IML05 Fan Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

This guide will walk you through the process of replacing the fan in your Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15IML05. Over time, dust or a faulty fan can lead to overheating and system issues. By following these steps, you'll be able to replace the fan y and restore optimal cooling performance to your laptop.

Before you begin this repair, make sure that your laptop is off and disconnected from the power adapter.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screw driver to remove:

    • Six 5.0 mm screws

    • Four 3.0 mm screws

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    • Use an opening tool to pry the bottom cover from the device.

    • Use the opening tool to go around the entire perimeter, releasing the tabs that secure the cover to the frame.

    • Insert opening picks between the bottom cover and the frame to prevent the case from reconnecting.

    • Carefully remove the cover.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the battery to the frame.

    • Be sure not to lose the screws, as you'll need them for the new battery as well.

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    • Use the point of a spudger to push on alternating sides of the sliding connector to "walk" it out of its socket on the motherboard.

    • It may take a lot of alternating before the connector comes out. Be patient, and don't pull on the cables.

    • To reconnect the cable, align the connector and use a spudger or clean fingernail to push it fully into the socket.

    • Don't push on the cables themselves, or you may damage the connector.

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    • Remove the battery from the laptop.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the fan to the chassis.

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    • Grip the tab at the end of the bundle cable and pull the connector slowly and steadily out of its socket to disconnect the fan cable.

    • Be careful that you do not damage the socket on the motherboard when disconnecting the fan cable.

    • Disconnect the fan from the heat sink.

    • Gently unhook the black wire from the tabs around the edge of the fan.

    • Lift the fan from the laptop to remove it.

    • If there is any resistance, double-check that the screws and connections have been removed

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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